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Preventing Microplastics in Waterways: Faran Savitz and Dr. John Cigliano | The El-Chaar Chronicles

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Faran Savitz collecting water sample (left), Dr. John Cigliano, Cedar Crest College (right)

On this episode, Karen El-Chaar welcomes Faran Savitz, Zero Waste Advocate with PennEnvironment, and Dr. John Cigliano, Director of Environmental Conservation at Cedar Crest College, to discuss a recent PennEnvironment report focusing on microplastics in our waterways.

The group discusses the growing concern of the plastic pollution and ongoing efforts to eliminate and prevent it.

The El-Chaar Chronicles looks at topics less talked about in the Lehigh Valley. New episodes air periodically on Thursdays from 6:00 to 6:30 PM following All Things Considered.

(Original air-date: 11/30/23)

Karen El-Chaar is a longtime volunteer at WDIY. She is the host of the public affairs program, The El-Chaar Chronicles, where she discusses legal, environmental, and political issues. She is also a rotating host of WDIY music programs WDIY Classics, Jazz Factory, and Swing Sunday. Karen currently serves as the president of the WDIY board of directors.